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Fogging
A reaction caused by glass condensation.
Frame
The basic rigid supporting structure of a window, building, etc.
Float Glass
A term for perfectly flat, clear glass (basic product). The term "float" glass derives from the production method, introduced in the UK by Sir Alastair Pilkington in the late 1950's, by which 90% of today's flat glass is manufactured.
Furnace Cast
Transfer hot glass from a furnace into a mold.
Fusing
Melting together two or more pieces of glass.
Finishing
Final step in glass processing.
Fenestration
A term used to describe the placement of a window in a structure.
Fire-resistant glass
Special type of glass designed to contains flames and inflammable gas for a longer period.
Fire-resistant glass - heat transmi
Contains flames and inflammable gas for a short period of time, but does not prevent the transmission of heat to the other side of the glazing(example: wired glass, reinforced laminated glass).
Fire-resistant glass - fire-insulat
Contains flames and inflammable gas for a longer period of time and prevents not only the transmission of flames and smoke but also of heat to the other side of glazing.
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